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Violet Design The Grand Pearl

Large-diaphragm handheld stage condenser

Microphone

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Large-diaphragm handheld stage condenser
Topology
FET condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
Handheld stage mic, rear-ported spherical head, 207mm x 42.5mm (24.5mm shaft), 350g
Powered
phantom (48V)
Drivers
dual large diaphragm, 26mm (1") active diameter, VD47 capsule
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
136 dB (0.5% THD @ 1000-ohm load)
Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa @ 1kHz into 1000-ohm load
Polar pattern
cardioid (fixed, unidirectional)
Impedance (Ω)
50 (output); rated load 1000; suggested load >500
Back design
end-address handheld; rear-ported spherical head with soft center band to reduce handling noise
Country of manufacture
Latvia

Details

Controls: none (fixed cardioid); optional FRR reflection ring accessory alters directional/frequency character

I/O: 1x XLR3M output

Notable use: Reviewed by Remixmag, January 2008; larger diaphragm specially tuned for deep, warm vocal tone ideal for jazz/pop per manufacturer copy

Notes: FLAG: FET/solid-state condenser handheld vocal mic (NOT tube), dual-diaphragm VD47 capsule (larger/warmer than Pearl Vocal's single 21mm capsule). See Pearl Vocal notes re: no distinct 'Pearl'/'Black Pearl' SKU found. FLAG: sourced from stale/unmaintained storefront. Storefront lists EUR 580 -- price_usd left blank, no USD price published.

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